Global Counterterrorism Forum
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| Abbreviation | GCTF |
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| Formation | September 2011 |
| Purpose | Counterterrorism |
| Headquarters | The Hague, The Netherlands |
| Website | https://www.thegctf.org/ |
The Global Counterterrorism Forum is an informal, apolitical, multilateral counter-terrorism platform that was launched officially in New York on 22 September 2011.[citation needed]
The GCTF's goal is to strengthen capabilities in order to develop a strategic, long-term approach to counter terrorism and prevent the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it. The GCTF's mission is to diminish terrorist recruitment and increase countries’ civilian capabilities for dealing with terrorist threats within their borders and regions.
The outcome documents of the forum are non-binding and not intended to create legal obligations for national governments.
History[edit]
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The GCTF was founded in September 2011.[1]: 4 [2]: 2
In 2015, the GCTF established its headquarters in The Hague, The Netherlands.[2]: 2
On 1 January 2016, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism began hosting the "Administrative Unit" of the GCTF.[3]
On 18 and 20 September 2023, the GCTF held a meeting in New York.[4] This resulted in the addition of Kenya and Kuwait, the first ever since the forum's founding.[4]
Structure and activities[edit]
Co-chairs[edit]
The GCTF has co-chairs, which serve for two-year terms. For the 2023–2025 period, the GCTF is co-chaired by the European Union and by Egypt.[2]: 2 [4]
Inspired institutions[edit]
The GCTF's members also established three "inspired institutions":[1]: 7
- Hedaydah, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which focuses on preventing violent extremism.[1]: 7 As of 2020, it has trained about 3,000 people.[1]: 9
- The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (or IIJ), based in Malta, which trains criminal justice officials.[1]: 7
- The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (or GCERF), based in Geneva, Switzerland, focuses on grassroots approaches to fighting terrorism.[1]: 9
Members[edit]
The 32 members of the GCTF are:[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Rosand, Eric (August 2020). Preparing the Global Counterterrorism Forum for the Next Decade (PDF) (Report). United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "GCTF: Global Counterterrorism Forum" (PDF). www.thegctf.org. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "ICCT Hosts Administrative Unit of Global Counterterrorism Forum". International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - ICCT. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ a b c "EU co-chairs the GCTF high-level week to strengthen multilateral security and counterterrorism efforts | EEAS". www.eeas.europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Members". www.thegctf.org. Retrieved 2024-05-24.